STMicroelectronics and Ember Corp. have agreed to jointly develop complete solutions for the fast-growing ZigBee wireless networking market. The companies will co-develop a complete roadmap of next-generation ZigBee solutions, including hardware, software and tools. This non-exclusive partnership combines Ember’s expertise and intellectual property in 802.15.4/ZigBee radio hardware and software, with ST’s capabilities in semiconductor technology and development, as well as its global manufacturing and marketing resources.

According to the partners, the first product from this joint development is planned for launch early this year. For ST, the relationship with Ember will significantly accelerate its development of leading-edge ZigBee technology and offer its customers a robust roadmap of new interoperable products.

For Ember, teaming with semiconductor giant ST represents the deepest relationship yet, in its strategy to partner with leading microcontroller manufacturers to offer a diverse choice of interoperable, standards-based ZigBee platforms from which device manufacturers can build new products.

“ST’s decision to work with Ember in serving the ZigBee market is a huge validation for both Ember and ZigBee,” said Adrian Tuck, Ember’s executive vice president. “This relationship will enable Ember to access the vast resources of an industry giant with dozens of advanced R& D centers, design centers, cutting-edge manufacturing technology, and sales offices in 36 countries.”

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